This Beautiful Mess: My Primrose Adventure

Tomorrow I’m celebrating two years of working as the Assistant Director of the Primrose School of SW Oklahoma City! For those that know me well, you know what an accomplishment and milestone this is for me. Two years ago, I had so many doubts about whether I had what it took to be in the position I was about to embrace…and years before that I would’ve never guessed I’d be in a Leadership role. But, here I am two years later and through all the ups and downs I can truly say that I’m happy! I also know that God still has me right where he wants me J

I work for two of the most wonderful people! They have been there for me and taken care of me since the beginning. They have helped guide me, shape me, and have supported me in my role. They aren’t just my employers…they are truly my family. I love you Angela & Helen.

We have encountered so much in two short years to name a few things: The hand, foot, & mouth epidemic, strept throat outbreaks, vicious stomach bugs, that one time Angela & Helen got covered in water (haha), and staff turnover…among other things ;)

We survived our first year of holidays including Primrose Election Day, our first Christmas Program, and the Parade of Costumes. We’ve had two very successful Spring Fling events and have also grown the enrollment in our school from around 25 students in attendance on our 1^st day of school to 143 students today.

We had to rally around our staff and families to pick up the pieces after the May 20^th Tornado struck the Newcastle & Moore area and destroyed the homes of some families and staff. We somehow found peace through the comfort of each other when just a few short months ago a tragic car accident took the lives of two of are very young students and their father. (Rest in Peace Blake, Asher, and Todd it still brings tears to my eyes when I think about you being gone)

I’ve grown so much as a person and a leader since I’ve been in this position. I’m still so thankful for the opportunity I was given two years ago. I know that each day brings its own strengths and its own struggles and its up to me to make it the best day I can & to teach my staff to do the same. I’ve learned that you can’t just give up and quit when things get hard, the hard times are actually when you learn and grow the most. J

I’m so thankful for the staff that works beneath me and truly believe that each one of them brings something different and good to the table that our school needs. Sometimes its taken some shaking up to make sure all the parts are mixed well, but we’re definitely getting there!

So here is to what I hope is many more years at the Primrose School of SW Oklahoma City! I love you gals!